Village Square
1704 N Woodmere Dr,
Charleston, SC 29407
$1,300 - $1,475
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Charleston, SC
What is the average rent in Charleston, SC?
$1,790/month
Average Rent
768 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
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Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Charleston, SC is $1,790 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Charleston rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Charleston, you can expect to pay about $1,940 per month for a studio, $1,790 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,953 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,393 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Charleston, SC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $35 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Charleston, SC
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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5%
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25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
41%
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28%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston?
Based on current rent prices, Marsh Cove, Ashley Park and Westborough are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charleston.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston?
Based on current rent prices, Charlestowne, Upper Concord Street and Ansonborough are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charleston.
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Which Charleston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Charleston with the most apartments available are West Ashley, Downtown Charleston and North Daniel Island .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charleston, SC?
Because the average rent in Charleston is $1,790, you’ll want to make about $5,966 per month or $71,592 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Charleston, SC is 2.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Charleston is 1.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,790 - $2,393. You can expect to pay 2.7% more for groceries, 2.2% more for utilities, and 6.1% less for transportation.
How does Charleston, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Charleston, SC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.